GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal) and has 8 GB GDDR5X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 323 GB/s. |
||
GPUThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary is based on the graphics chip GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
||
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming | GPU | MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GP104-400-A1 / GP104-410-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Pascal |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
1664 | Shader | 2560 |
56 | Render Output Units | 64 |
104 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary is 10.1 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.264 GHz. |
||
4 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5X |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.264 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 10.1 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 323 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
||
1.203 GHz | Base Clock | 1.607 GHz |
1.354 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.860 GHz |
1.33 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.84 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 180 W. |
||
145 W | TDP | 180 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary has 1 Axial (Radiator) main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
||
Axial | Fan-Type | Axial (Radiator) |
3 x 80 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 140 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | AIO water cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
||
4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
2 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary is 7680x4320 pixels. |
||
4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
Addressable LED | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
||
Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
||
299 mm | Length | 277 mm |
114 mm | Height | 167 mm |
39 mm | Width | 54 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary came on the market in Q2/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
||
GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD | Part-no | -- |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
329 $ | Launch Price | 599 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
|||
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
|||
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
|||
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming
4 GB GDDR5 |
|||
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 30th Anniversary
8 GB GDDR5X |